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Acoustic ceilings to support occupants’ health

September 1, 2021

With a greater understanding of indoor environmental quality, acoustic ceiling material choices, and relevant product certifications, specifiers can have a positive impact on buildings’ indoor air quality, lighting, safety, acoustic comfort, and on people’s health and well-being.

The deleterious situation of the pool structure

September 1, 2021

Improper design, poor construction techniques, and lack of maintenance can allow chlorinated water to migrate into the pool’s concrete shell and embedded structural reinforcement. To ensure the longevity of the pool structure and its components, design professionals must be familiar with state-of-the-art construction technology and performance-based design.

Achieving ADA compliance for door hardware

September 1, 2021

There are several key considerations that door hardware must comply with to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including the approach to the door, the opening clearance, thresholds, surfaces, operating hardware, closing speed, opening force, and exit door signage.

Insulation in the extreme

September 1, 2021

In Europe, United States, and around the globe, designers must consider many extremes when it comes to the roof. The compliance standards are also rising, and safety is non-negotiable while improving impact on the planet. Innovations to familiar materials such as extruded polystyrene (XPS) are supporting growing sustainability efforts.

Indoor air quality and health

September 1, 2021

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Annie Oakley Society Event Center in Oklahoma City incorporates a linear metal ceiling system with a walnut woodgrain finish that visually connects the event center’s interior with the museum’s outdoor exhibits and landscape.

Glass spandrels and shadow boxes: Design and construction considerations

August 11, 2021

Although simple in concept, the physics and technical design considerations of glass spandrels and shadow boxes can be quite complex and must be carefully considered.

Restroom privacy and sensible construction

July 30, 2021

New transgender access legislation has transformed privacy from a trend to more of a permanent expectation across a range of building types, from Class A offices to high schools. There are five key categories of restroom privacy solutions, spanning from traditional partitions to single-user individual toilet rooms.

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Acoustic ceilings to support occupants’ health

The deleterious situation of the pool structure

Achieving ADA compliance for door hardware

Insulation in the extreme

Indoor air quality and health

Glass spandrels and shadow boxes: Design and construction considerations

Restroom privacy and sensible construction

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Acoustic ceilings to support occupants’ health

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Restroom privacy and sensible construction

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